The HallowMace Foundation and Partners have announced the final list of nominees for the 2026 National Legislative Award, unveiling the last three outstanding lawmakers per Nigeria’s six geo-political zones following a rigorous selection process involving public input and contributions from the National Assembly Press Corps.
According to the organisers, the shortlisted legislators were selected based on their performance in lawmaking, oversight functions, and constituency representation. The process now advances to a decisive public voting stage that will determine the final winners.
Final Nominees by Geo-Political Zone
SOUTH EAST
Senate:
Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh, Osita Izunaso
House of Representatives:
Benjamin Kalu, Dominic Okafor, Chike Okafor
SOUTH SOUTH
Senate:
Seriake Dickson, Adams Oshiomhole, Asuquo Ekpenyong
House of Representatives:
Frederick Agbedi, Francis Waive, Inombek Abiante
SOUTH WEST
Senate:
Opeyemi Bamidele, Solomon Olamilekan, Abdulfattah Buhari
House of Representatives:
Akin Rotimi, Babajimi Benson, Oluwole Oke
NORTH CENTRAL
Senate:
Sani Musa, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Aliyu Wadada
House of Representatives:
Terseer Ugbor, Saidu Musa Abdullahi, Jonathan Gaza
NORTH EAST
Senate:
Abdul Ningi, Muhammed Monguno, Muhammed Danjuma Goje
House of Representatives:
Laori Bitrus, Ahmadu Usman Jaha, Bello Usman Kumo
NORTH WEST
Senate:
Hussaini Babangida Uba, Sunday Katung, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
House of Representatives:
Hassan Fulata, Abdussamad Dasuki, Sada Soli
The Foundation confirmed that public voting officially commenced on April 16, 2026, and will close on April 30, 2026. Members of the public are expected to vote for one Senator and one House of Representatives member per geo-political zone from the final shortlist.
Winners will be determined through a combination of public votes and final validation by the National Assembly Press Corps.
The organisers stated that the award aims to strengthen accountability and encourage excellence in legislative service across Nigeria.
The National Legislative Award ceremony is scheduled for July 2026, where the final winners will be unveiled and honoured for their contributions to national development.
The HallowMace Foundation, a non-partisan organisation, says it remains committed to promoting legislative excellence, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
